Hypertriglyceridemia and Its Association with HbA1c Test: A Prospective Controlled Study.

Background: Hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia coexist in 30-60% of patients with diabetes. The impact of hypertriglyceridemia regarding HbA1c assay reliability remains uncertain. Therefore, we conducted a prospective controlled study with the aim of defining the association between triglyceride levels and HbA1c.